Hanley Salazar is the lead writer and researcher for the SocioPolitical segment for BEDA Magazine. Being an International Relations student, he has a passion for world affairs and found his voice writing for the magazine by deep diving on issues plaguing Africa. He has a background in volunteering at various NGO's and -being an immigrant himself- has a unique perspective and drive to stand up for the underdog and people deemed 'invisible' in today's society.

Hanley Salazar

Compassion Fatigue: It’s All Just Becoming a Bit Much

Hanley Salazar·May 18, 2022

There’s a sticky note on the wall by my desk that says, “BE AN ACTIVIST”. It’s been there so long I hardly see it anymore, and I worry sometimes that I’ve outpaced my outrage. Read More

SocioPolitical

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We Should All Live In Huts

Hanley Salazar·March 12, 2022

“While in Europe they were still using arsenic as foundation, we already had air conditioning, sanitation, and weather-proof housing”. Read More

SocioPolitical

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Implicit Bias Reserved for Africans

Hanley Salazar·November 24, 2021

The goal post is constantly moved and arbitrary rules constantly brought up in order to prevent our athletes getting what’s rightfully theirs Read More

SocioPolitical

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How Lighting in Film is Used as a Tool for Propaganda

Hanley Salazar·November 10, 2021

Cinematography in movies is used to boost up the image and desirability of certain countries while simultaneously diminishing the worlds’ perception of others. Read More

SocioPolitical

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Silver Spoon in Mouth, Silver Knife in Back

Hanley Salazar·October 14, 2021

Figures surrounding Kenya’s economic development are also a little murky, we hear about Ethiopia and their meteoric economic rise, but with a GDP of $109 Billion, Kenya is actually the largest economy in East Africa. Read More

SocioPolitical

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